Users have reported alarming incidents involving melted power cables on the RTX 5070 graphics card, sparking concerns regarding the safety of the entire RTX 50-series lineup.

In several instances, users highlighted that a flawed power cable design contributed to overheating issues, resembling phenomena noted with previous Nvidia graphics cards. The affected cable type is reportedly an updated 12V-2×6 variant, which questions the robustness of Nvidia’s recent designs.

A post from a user revealed:

“I was shocked to see smoke emanating from my PC just two seconds after powering it on! The vent was filled with smoke just moments later.” Translation: I had never experienced such a situation before… I thought it was very unlikely, but here we are!

The hardware community is watching closely as these discoveries could indicate wider implications for performance and safety.

While every product can encounter issues, the gravity of this situation cannot be underestimated, especially given the advanced technology applied in these devices. Nvidia must address these safety concerns promptly to restore consumer confidence.